Archive for December 3, 2025
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions who led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem’s visit to U.S. will spotlight plight of Holy Land Christians
The Archdiocese of Detroit will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, for a pastoral visit Dec. 4–7. Read more
Catholics with disabilities reflect ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Catholic adults with disabilities talked about how faith guides their lives and how dioceses and individuals can better accommodate and... Read more
European Union imposes recognition of ‘homosexual marriage’ on all member states
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that all member states are obliged to recognize so-called “homosexual... Read more
Mary is the servant of her son, but not co-redemptrix, Brazilian archbishop says
In an interview with a local television station, Archbishop Juárez Marqués reflected on Mater Populi Fidelis (“Mother of the Faithful... Read more
Nigerian foundation defends Catholic bishop after remarks about Christian genocide
The executive director of The Kukah Centre blamed the media for its inadequate reporting of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s remarks... Read more
Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit
A photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq. Read more
Catholics join coalition opposed to the death penalty amid execution surge
Catholics and pro-life conservatives formed a coalition of more than 50 organizations seeking to end the death penalty. Read more
Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools
The Lilly Endowment said it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools, including directing about $60 million to several... Read more
Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning
The Trump administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states, which has caused concern for some local... Read more
The kitchen friar’s book that inspires Pope Leo’s spirituality
Pope Leo has said that “The Practice of the Presence of God” by a 17th-century Carmelite friar named Brother Lawrence... Read more
Bishop Simon Kulli, witness to the faith in post-communist Albania, dies at 52
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announced the sudden death of Bishop Simon Kulli of Sapë... Read more
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